Otter Slide
Mountain Biking Trail
Moderate
3.42 mi
195 ft
A fantastic, little-ridden jump line.
It takes a bit of work to reach the somewhat hidden Otter Slide Trail. After riding up the very slow Explorer lift, you'll drop down a short section of singletrack, then descend a gravel road away from the core of the bike park. Then, a hard left turn requires you to pedal back uphill for a few minutes to reach Otter Slide. And after you finish the descent, you'll have to climb a bit to get back to the chairlifts.
This slight bit of pedaling keeps most other riders off of Otter Slide, meaning that even on a busy day, you might not see a single other rider on this trail. That also means Otter Slide is a beautifully-packed trail with almost no braking bumps or trail wear. It's a real gem that's worth the work to access it.
Otter Slide is arguably the next step up in Big Sky's progression from Happy Hooves. This fantastic flow trail offers high-speed descending, delightful banked berms, and fantastic jumps.
The jumps overall are a bit smaller than those found on Snake Charmer, but the features here seem a bit more creative. You'll encounter high speed back-to-back berms, tabletop jumps, small hips, and long-distance booters. The ride down Otter Slide is diverse and entertaining. This trail is a true gem for intermediate riders and advanced mountain bikers alike.
Don't overlook Otter Slide when you visit Big Sky—be sure to put in the time to check it out! Written by Greg Heil
It takes a bit of work to reach the somewhat hidden Otter Slide Trail. After riding up the very slow Explorer lift, you'll drop down a short section of singletrack, then descend a gravel road away from the core of the bike park. Then, a hard left turn requires you to pedal back uphill for a few minutes to reach Otter Slide. And after you finish the descent, you'll have to climb a bit to get back to the chairlifts.
This slight bit of pedaling keeps most other riders off of Otter Slide, meaning that even on a busy day, you might not see a single other rider on this trail. That also means Otter Slide is a beautifully-packed trail with almost no braking bumps or trail wear. It's a real gem that's worth the work to access it.
Otter Slide is arguably the next step up in Big Sky's progression from Happy Hooves. This fantastic flow trail offers high-speed descending, delightful banked berms, and fantastic jumps.
The jumps overall are a bit smaller than those found on Snake Charmer, but the features here seem a bit more creative. You'll encounter high speed back-to-back berms, tabletop jumps, small hips, and long-distance booters. The ride down Otter Slide is diverse and entertaining. This trail is a true gem for intermediate riders and advanced mountain bikers alike.
Don't overlook Otter Slide when you visit Big Sky—be sure to put in the time to check it out! Written by Greg Heil
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's and Mo's Otter | 0.96 mi | -397 ft | -7.8% |
| Otter Slide | 1.09 mi | -423 ft | -7.3% |
| Otter Slide - Top Half | 0.36 mi | -177 ft | -9.0% |